Elizabeth Berry-Kravis

Professor
Rush University Medical Center

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis is professor of child neurology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

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Spectrum

By Jessica Wright

26 February 2019

6 min read

Pattern of eyes making eye contact and looking away

Analysis offers new hope for failed fragile X drug

Eye tracking shows that mavoglurant, a once-abandoned experimental drug for fragile X syndrome, enters the brain and boosts social interest, says Elizabeth Berry-Kravis.

Spectrum

Analysis offers new hope for failed fragile X drug

By Jessica Wright

26 February 2019 | 6 min read

Spectrum

By Jessica Wright

24 May 2016

6 min read

Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Dodging mouse traps

A mouse model of fragile X syndrome lacks a key feature of the condition, prompting researchers to look for other ways to test treatments.

Spectrum

Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Dodging mouse traps

By Jessica Wright

24 May 2016 | 6 min read

Spectrum

By Nicholette Zeliadt

17 February 2015

5 min read

Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Measuring drug effects

Drugs designed to treat fragile X syndrome have yet to show substantial benefits in people. But rather than abandon them, child neurologist Elizabeth Berry-Kravis suggests a new way to measure their effectiveness.

Spectrum

Questions for Elizabeth Berry-Kravis: Measuring drug effects

By Nicholette Zeliadt

17 February 2015 | 5 min read

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